Komodo National Park is a unique experience with breathtaking underwater landscapes! Your private 8-guest luxury diving safari with family and friends.
Diving in Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia, is world famous for its spectacular underwater world. The park, which lies between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, offers an impressive variety of marine life and dramatic underwater landscapes. With over 1,000 species of fish and 260 species of coral, the park is a global hotspot of marine biodiversity. This includes reef dwellers such as angelfish and clownfish, as well as schools of mackerel and snappers. Encounters with manta rays, reef sharks, barracudas and tuna are commonplace, as are large turtles and macro.
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The 27m Duyung Baru is a traditional Indonesian phinisi that offers year-round liveaboards in the Komodo National Park, South Sulawesi and Wakatobi regions. With only 4 cabins on board to accommodate a maximum of 8 guests, the Duyung Baru offers a very private and personal liveaboard experience. Each of the tastefully decorated cabins has air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests can relax on comfortable sun loungers or make themselves comfortable in the salon/dining area. The heart of the Duyung Baru lies in the kitchen, where fresh food is prepared throughout the day. With an Indonesian theme and hints of western flavors, guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks throughout the day.
The dive deck offers ample space for storing equipment and putting on dive gear. The ideal dive boat for family and friends.
Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia, is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. It comprises 29 islands, including the main islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as surrounding marine areas. The park is known worldwide as the home of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard in the world.
In addition to the unique wildlife on land, the park offers an impressive underwater world with an extraordinary biodiversity. Coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass meadows are home to numerous species of fish, sea turtles, manta rays and sharks. Strong currents in the waters bring nutrients that allow the marine ecosystem to flourish.
Komodo National Park is a paradise for nature lovers, divers and adventurers and combines spectacular landscapes with unique flora and fauna.
Example of an itinerary:
Day 1: Labuan Bajo
Upon arrival on the day of the safari start, guests will be met by one of our staff at the international airport no earlier than 9am in front of the arrival exit, after baggage claim - easily recognizable by a sign saying "Duyung Baru" the name of the boat. The earliest transfer to the boats is around 12pm.
Day 2 - 7: 2-3 dives per day
Possible dive sites: Sebayur Island, Tatawa Island, Manta Point, Gili Lawa Laut & Gili Lawa Darat, Komodo National Park & Trekking. Rinca North/Loh Buaya Komodo Channel
Day 8: Labuan Bajo
We arrive in Labuan Bajo in the morning. You will be provided with breakfast and then transferred to the airport.
Marine life: During our dives we encountered amazing marine life, large amounts of sharks, mainly whitetip and grey reefs, large schools of jacks, snappers, surgeonfish and fusiliers. Large groupers are seen on most dives and we also saw some of the largest humphead fish we have seen in years. Turtles are abundant, manta rays are common and eagle rays are regularly spotted.
The final dive is on the second to last day of the trip. Divers are advised to wait 24 hours after the last dive before flying.
Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact itinerary and locations visited are subject to change depending on local regulations, guest experience, weather and logistics and are at the discretion of the captain.
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Double cabin
1 large double bed, ensuite bathroom, adjustable air conditioning
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Single Twinn Cabin
2 single beds, ensuite bathroom, adjustable air conditioning
Included: VAT, tea & coffee, drinking water, snacks, full board (all meals), dive packages, towels for deck use, cabin towels, free toiletries, yoga.
Mandatory Extras: National park fees (36 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive insurance (30 USD), tips (15 USD per day), alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, rental equipment, Nitrox (15 USD per day), Nitrox course (220 USD), private dive guide, diving courses (220-320 USD), additional dives (45 USD), laundry/ironing service, Wi-Fi (30 USD).
Rental Equipment Prices:
Rental equipment is available on this vessel. Please indicate on the booking form what you need. Below are the details of what is included and the additional prices:
- 15-liter tanks: 15 USD per day
- Regulator: 12 USD per day
- BCD: 12 USD per day
- Fins: 5 USD per day
- Mask: 5 USD per day
- Nitrox tank: 22 USD per trip
- Safety buoy: 5 USD per day
- Torch: 7 USD per day
- Temperatura dell'aria: le temperature sono elevate tutto l'anno, con massime che vanno dai 30 °C di gennaio ai 33 °C di ottobre.
- Temperatura dell'acqua: la temperatura dell'acqua varia tra i 27,0 °C di agosto e i 28,9 °C di dicembre, offrendo le condizioni ideali per le attività subacquee.
- Precipitazioni: i mesi più piovosi sono gennaio e febbraio, mentre agosto è il mese più secco.
Komodo is part of the Komodo National Park, located in central Indonesia, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores.
The Komodo National Park includes:
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The three main islands: Komodo, Rinca, and Padar
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Numerous smaller islands and a large marine area
Flores Island lies east of the park and belongs to the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Timur.
Main starting point for tours: the port town of Labuan Bajo (West Flores)
Population
Flores has around 2 million inhabitants; Komodo itself is sparsely populated.
Ethnically diverse: predominantly Melanesian-Malay-Polynesian.
Many residents live in rural communities, often relying on the sea.
Languages: Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) + various local languages (e.g., Manggarai on Flores)
Religions
Predominantly Roman Catholic (unusual for Indonesia, which is mostly Muslim)
Smaller groups: Muslims, Protestants, and followers of traditional nature religions
Economic situation
The region is among the less economically developed areas of Indonesia.
Many live from subsistence farming, fishing, and small-scale trade.
Tourism, especially around Komodo, is growing rapidly – bringing opportunities but also social and ecological challenges.
Importance of Komodo/Flores for Indonesia
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1991) and internationally renowned for:
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Komodo dragons
Pristine coral reefs
High marine biodiversity
Today, the region is one of Indonesia’s most important nature tourism destinations outside Bali.
Labuan Bajo is being promoted by the government as an emerging "Super Priority Destination".
Economic impact of the dive industry
Komodo is one of the world's top diving destinations, known for:
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Strong currents and biodiverse reefs
Large pelagic sightings (mantas, sharks, tuna)
Colorful coral landscapes and macro life
Liveaboards (dive boats with overnight accommodation) are a core part of the dive tourism model.
Local communities benefit increasingly through:
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Jobs in dive centers, boat crews, accommodation, restaurants
Sale of local products (e.g., crafts, fish)
However, there are also challenges:
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Access to protected areas
Pressure from mass tourism
Environmental risks from irresponsible boating or waste
Why Komodo/Flores is a popular destination for divers
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World-class dive sites with strong currents and big marine life
Mantas at sites like Manta Point
Macro life (nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, frogfish)
Diverse topography: walls, channels, reef tops, caves
UNESCO status = high environmental protection standards
Adventurous atmosphere, often combined with hikes to see Komodo dragons
Great value compared to other world-class dive spots
Liveaboard experience allows access to remote, rarely dived sites